Luke 2:1-7
Mary loved Joseph. Mary and Joseph were going to be married soon. Joseph lived in Nazareth, but his family lived in Bethlehem.
A new leader named Caesar ordered all people to go back to their homeland. He wanted to count all the people in his kingdom. So Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem.
Mary was going to have her baby soon. When they arrived in Bethlehem, they looked for a safe place to sleep, but all the inns were full.
Finally, a man was able to help them. He said, “I do not have any rooms left, but you are welcome to sleep in the stable.”
Joseph made a warm place for Mary to rest. While they were there, little baby Jesus was born.
Mary wrapped Jesus in strips of cloth and gently laid him in a manger.
Discussion Questions
Where did Joseph go to be counted? Bethlehem
Who went with him? Mary
What happened while they were in Bethlehem? It was time for Mary to have the baby.
Did she have a bed for him? No, she laid him in a manger.
What did she name him? Jesus
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for the story of baby Jesus. Thank you for sending your son to us. Amen.
Memory Verses
“God loves us and sent his son” 1 John 4:10
Singing: J-E-S-U-S
(tune: B-I-N-G-O )
A Savior born on Christmas Day, and Jesus is His name-o.
J-E-S-U-S, J-E-S-U-S, J-E-S-U-S, and
Jesus is His name-o.
Wise men still seek Him today,
And Jesus is His name-o.
J-E-S-U-S, J-E-S-U-S, J-E-S-U-S,
And Jesus is His name-o.
Activity: “Happy Birthday, Jesus” Party Hat
Materials:
Tissue paper in assorted colors, Construction paper or tag board, Scissors, Markers,Stapler, Tape, Glue, Yarn,
Directions:
1. Cut a half circle, 16” in diameter, from the construction paper/tag board.
2. Cut a rectangle of tissue paper, fringe it on one side, and roll it up. Tape the uncut side inside the top of the hat, so the fringed side sticks out the hole in the top.
3. Cut two pieces of yarn long enough to secure it under the chin; either tape or staple one end of each on either side of the bottom of the cone.
4. Use markers to write, “Happy Birthday, Jesus” on the hat. Add small pieces of tissue paper all over the hat to decorate.
5. When the glue is dry, shape the half circle into a cone to make a hat, sizing it to fit your child’s head. Staple the sides together.
